Question

Difference between extensive and plantation farming

Answer 1

Answer:

Plantation farming is a type of commercial farming. It involves farming on large areas of land to maximize output and profits. This type of farming requires huge capital and involves extensive labour. Some crops grown in plantations are rubber, coffee, cotton, sugarcane etc.

Answer 2

Commercial Agriculture

• (1) Crops in great demand are grown in commercial agriculture. Crops are raised on a large scale with the view of exporting them to other countries and for earning foreign exchange.
• (2) It is practised in Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Tamilnadu.
• (3) Example - Cereals, Cotton, Sugarcane, Jute, etc.

Plantation Agriculture

• (1) Single crops are raised on a large area.
• (2) It is practised on the hilly areas of North Eastern States of India, West Bengal, The Nilgiris, Anaimalai, and Cardamon hills of South India.
• (3) Example- Tea, Coffee, Rubber, Cocoa, Sugarcane, Bananas, Coconut, etc.

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